Biodiversity research is becoming increasingly dependent on genomics, which allows the
unprecedented digitization and understanding of the planet's biological heritage. The use of …

Background Advancements in portable scientific instruments provide promising avenues to
expedite field work in order to understand the diverse array of organisms that inhabit our …

New genomic technologies, such as third generation sequencing (TGS), have enabled for
high-throughput, rapid, and cost-effective data generation of non-model organisms …

Genetic markers (DNA barcodes) are often used to support and confirm species
identification. Barcode sequences can be generated in the field using portable systems …

Since the release of the MinION sequencer in 2014, it has been applied to great effect in the
remotest and harshest of environments, and even in space. One of the most common …

Background In light of the current biodiversity crisis, DNA barcoding is developing into an
essential tool to quantify state shifts in global ecosystems. Current barcoding protocols often …

We live in an era of unprecedented biodiversity loss, affecting the taxonomic composition of
ecosystems worldwide. The immense task of quantifying human imprints on global …

The ability to sequence DNA outside of the laboratory setting has enabled novel research
questions to be addressed in the field in diverse areas, ranging from environmental …

Dietary and predator–prey studies are more frequently relying on DNA metabarcoding
methods, typically achieving results that have a better taxonomic resolution (eg, species …

The ability to sequence a variety of wildlife samples with portable, field-friendly equipment
will have significant impacts on wildlife conservation and health applications. However, the …